Brazilian Barbecue Restaurants
- Plataforma Churrascaria is situated in the heart of Manhattan, in New York. Plataforma Churrascaria is a rodizio-style dining establishment that is based on the traditional foods of the Gauchos, the ranchers of Southern Brazil. Some of the diverse items that are served at the restaurant include roast suckling pig, salmon, fried plantains, cheese bread, cassava and fried polenta. A prix fixe menu is also available.
- Gauchos Village Churrascaria is located in the city of Glendale, which is in Los Angeles County, California. Gauchos Village Churrascaria specializes in authentic Brazilian fare and also features samba dancing and bossa nova music. The buffet restaurant offers a large selection of dishes, such as chicken stroganoff, grilled salmon, black bean stew with sausage, garlic beef, chicken drumsticks, pork ribs and Brazilian sausage. Vegetarian items are also available, including vegetarian beans and steamed vegetables.
- Brazaviva Churrascaria is a bustling Miami, Florida, Brazilian steak house that serves both lunch and dinner. Brazaviva Churrascaria offers 15 different varieties of roasted meats, mixed salads, cheese and fresh vegetables. The meat options include grilled pork or beef ribs, flank steak, top sirloin, skirt steak, Brazilian sausages and chicken with bacon. Other items that are served include dried tomatoes, prosciutto, artichoke bottoms and sweet onions.
- Fogo de Chao is an elegant churrascaria that is situated in the middle of Chicago, Illinois, on North LaSalle Drive. Fogo de Chao offers a dining experience that is influenced by the Brazilian gauchos, with a wide menu that consists of picanha top sirloin, beef ancho, beef ribs, filet mignon and sausage. For those with a sweet tooth, some of the dessert offerings are key lime pie, turtle cheesecake and flan.
- The Brazil Grill Restaurant is a Portland, Oregon, eatery that specializes in traditional Brazilian roasted meats. The Brazil Grill Restaurant features a minimum of 12 varieties of gourmet sausages and roasted meats at a time, with some of the meal offerings including mustard beef sirloin, marinated lamb, marinated chicken legs, roasted cinnamon pineapple, beef sirloin and bacon-wrapped chicken. An extensive salad bar is also provided.